Mga Munting Tinig (2002)
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Filipino filmmaker Gil M. Portes directs the drama Mga Munting Tinig (Small Voices), based on the teaching experience of his niece during the 1980s. Alessandra de Rossi plays Melinda Santiago, an idealistic young woman who takes a teaching position at a small rural school in the Philippine province of Malawig. With a corrupt government and scarce economic opportunities, the townsfolk struggle to survive. While many of the adults choose to join the guerilla military force, the children are made to work on family farms rather than receive an education. Against many of the parents' wishes, Melinda enters her class in a singing competition. Small Voices premiered at the 2002 Toronto Film Festival. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
- Starring:
- Alessandra de Rossi, Dexter Doria, (more)
- Director(s):
- Gil M. Portes
Synopsis of Mga Munting Tinig
Filipino filmmaker Gil M. Portes directs the drama Mga Munting Tinig (Small Voices), based on the teaching experience of his niece during the 1980s. Alessandra de Rossi plays Melinda Santiago, an idealistic young woman who takes a teaching position at a small rural school in the Philippine province of Malawig. With a corrupt government and scarce economic opportunities, the townsfolk struggle to survive. While many of the adults choose to join the guerilla military force, the children are made to work on family farms rather than receive an education. Against many of the parents' wishes, Melinda enters her class in a singing competition. Small Voices premiered at the 2002 Toronto Film Festival. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
Complete Cast of Mga Munting Tinig
- Alessandra de Rossi - Melinda
- Gina Alajar - Chayong
- Bryan Homecillo - Popoy
- Irma Adlawan - Fe
- Nonie Buencamino - Fidel
- Lailani Navarro - Pilar
- Dexter Doria - Mrs. Pantalan
- Amy Austria - Luz
- Pierro Rodriguez - Obet
- Malou Crisologo - Soquia
- Tony Mabesa - Mr. Tibayan
- Director(s):
- Gil M. Portes
- Writer(s):
- Senedy Que, Adolfo Alix Jr., Gil M. Portes
- Producer(s):
- Ray Cuerdo, Gil M. Portes
- 2003 - Palm Beach International Film Festival - Best Director
- 2003 - Palm Beach International Film Festival - Best Picture
- 2003 - Palm Beach International Film Festival - Best Screenplay
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